Datsun 200sx 1980 Service Manual

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 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

GENERAl INFORMATION GI

DATSUN M
MAINTENANCE
200SX
ENGINE MECHANICAL E

Model ENGINE LUBRICATION COOLING SYSTEMS LC

S J JO Series
ENGINE FUEL iF

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM E

FOREWORD
This service manual has been prepared pri E
ENGINE REMOVAL INSTALLATION
marily for the purpose of assisting service

personnel in providing effective service and

maintenance ofthe 1980 DATSUN 200SX ENGINE CONTROl FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEMS F

This manual includes procedures for main

removal and installa CLUTCH C

tenance adjustments
tion disassembly and assembly of com

ponents and trouble shooting MANUAL TRANSMISSION M

All information illustrations and specifica

tions contained in this manual are based on
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A
the latest product information available at

the time of publication If your DATSUN

PROPELLER SHAFT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER P
model differs from the specifications con

tained in this manual consult your NISSANI

DATSUN dealer for information FRONT AXlE FRONT SUSPENSION F

The is reserved to make changes in

right
specifications and methods at any time with REAR AXLE REAR SUSPENSION R
out notice

BRAKE SYSTEM B

STEERI NG SYSTEM S

BODY B

NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD

HEATER AIR CONDITIONER H

@ t 979 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD

Printed in Japan
Not to be reproduced in whole or in part without ELECTRICAL SYSTEM E
the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Com

pany Ltd Tokyo Japan

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This Service Manual is designed as a guide for servicing cars

This manual is divided into 19 sections The first half of the manual presents sections which concern

the engine and the second half presents sections which deal with the chassis and body

A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX is provided on the first page Refer to this index along with the

index of the particular section you wish to consult

The first page of each section lists the contents and gives the page numbers for the respective topics

SE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

RVICr are contained in each section

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES AND CpRRECTIONS are also included in each section This feature of the

manual lists the likely causes of trouble and recommends the appropriate corrective actions to be

taken

A list of SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS is included in each section The special service tools are designed
to assist you in performing repair safely accurlltely and quickly For information concerning how to

obtain special service tools write to the following address

Moore
Kent Corporation Moore
Kent of Canada Ltd
29784 Little ack 2395 Cawthra

RO eville Michigan 48066 Mississauga Ontario

Canada L5A 3P2

The measurements given in this manual are primarily expressed with the Sl unit International System
of Unit and alternately expressed in the metric system and in the yard pound system

The back cover of the manual provides maintenance data for quick reference

In the text the following abbreviations are used

s os Service Data nd Specifications LH R H left Hand Right Hand

J
f Tightening TorQue MOrr AiT Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission

The captions CAUTION and WARNING warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal
injury and or damage to some part of the car

N
The proper
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
performance of service is essential for both the safetY of the mechanic and the efficient
I
functioning of the car

The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a manner that the service may be per

formed safely and accurately

service tools have been permit safe and proper performance of service Be sure to
Special designed to

use them

Service varies with the used the skills of the mechanic and the tools and parts available
procedures
Accordingly anyone using service procedures tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must firstcompletely satisfy himself that neither his safety nor the car s safety will be
jeopardized by the service method selected
 DATSUN 200SX Model SIlO Series

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SECTIONGI
GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

GENERAL VIE WS GI 2 TIE DOWN GI 5

GI 3 TOWING GI 5
MODEL VARIATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 4
GI SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS GI 6

LIFTING POINTS AND TOWING GI 5 TIGHTENING TORQUE OF

GI 6
PANTOGRAPH JACK GI 5 STANDARD BOLT
GARAGE JACK AND SAFETY STAND GI 5
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GENERAL VIEWS

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Unit mm in

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 GENERAL INFORMATION Model Variation

MODEL VARIATION

Road wheel
Desti Differential
Class Model Engine Transmission Size Offset Tire size
nation carrier
mm in

SIIOFEV
PI FS5W71B
Hardtop

California
PLSIIOAEV
I 3N71B
5J 14 25 185

Hatchback
KPLSIlOFEV
I FS5W71B
0 98 70 SR 14

U S A
KPLSllOAEV
I 3N71B

Hardtop
PLSIlOFEU
I FS5W71B
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PLSllOAJ
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I Z20E
3N71B
HI65B
5 1 2JJ 14 25 185
0 98 70 SR14

Hatchback
KPLSllOFEU
I FS5W71B

Non I KPLSIIOAEU
I 3N71B

California

Hard top
I PLSllOFEN
I FS5W71B
2

Canada
I PLSllOAEN
I 3N71B 4 T x 16 35

38
1
T135
70D16 2

Hatchback
I KPLSllOFEN
I FS5W7IB

I KPLSllOAEN
I 3N71B

I Aluminum wheel Option

2 Spare tire

Prefix and suffix designations

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K P L SIlO J PST

K Hatchback
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I LT Sun roof Glass

o Hardtop J S Sport Luxury model

P Z20 engine
P Power steering

L Left hand drive R Sun roof Steel

L Rear window wiper

C Air conditioner

U California
Non model for
U SA

V California model

N Canada model

E E F l

F Manual transmission

A Automatic transmission
0 means no indication

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 IdentificationNiJmber GENERAL INFORMATION

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL

CAR SERIAL NUMBER

PLATE

SGI004

CAR SERIAL NUMBER

K P SlID x X X X X X

Hatchback r I Car serial number

Z20 engine

Model

ENGINE SERIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
The engine seria number is stamp The transmission seria number is The transmission serial number
ed on the left side of the cylinder stamped onthe front upper face of the
plate is attached on the right hand side
block transmission case of the transmission case

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SGIOO6 TM235 AT344

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 GENERAL INFORMATION UftingPointsand Towing

LIFTING POINTS AND TOWING

hook Towing hook

Towing
7
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6
Towing hook
Towing hook

Jack up point for pantograph jack

@
A for garage jack
@ Jack up point

Supportable point for safety stand

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b All applicable State or Provincial

PANTOGRAPH JACK CAUTION
in Canada laws and local laws
Always place a wood block between
regarding the towing operation
WARNING safety stand and car body when
must be obeyed
a Never get under the car while it supporting body with safety stand
c Before towing make sure that the
is supported only by the jack
transmission axles steering system
stands to Apply the garage jack and safety
Always use safety and power train are in good order
support frame when you have to stand to the position indicated below
If any unit is damaged a dolley
in a safe manner
get under the car must be used
b Place wheel chocks at both front
d If the transmission is inoperative
and back of the wheel diagonally tow the car with the rear wheels off
opposite the jack position TIE DOWN the ground or with the propeller
shaft removed
fur
Apply the pantograph jack FRONT SIDE e When the car is towed with its front
nished with the car to the position the
Use front towing hooks for tie wheels on ground secure the
indicated below in a safe manner
a straight ahead
wheel in
down steering
position with the ignition key
REAR SIDE turned in OFF position
t tie down f When towing an automatic trans
Use rear towing hooks for
mission model its rear wheels
GARAGE JACK AND on

do not exceed 30 h 20 MPH

km
SAFETY STAND distance of 30 km 20 miles
and a

g Release the parking brake and set

WARNING
TOWING
a When carrying out operations
the gearshift lever in Neutral
with the garage jack be sure to position before starting to tow the
CAUTION
car
support the car with safety a It is necessary to use towing
proper
stands
equipment to avoid possible dam
b When jacking up the rear front
age to the car during a towing
of the car place the chocks at

front
operation
the front rear of the
Towing is in accordance with Tow
rear wheels to hold them
ing Procedure Manual at dealer side

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 Specia Service Too s
Tightening 1ueofStandardBolt
TO GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS

Special Tools play very important The identification code of mainte EMOOOOOOOO Overhaul
Engine
role in the maintenance of cars These tools is made up of 2
nance alphabeli ing Machine
are essential to the safe accurate and calletteIS and digital
8 figures GGOOOOOOOO General Gauge
speedy servicing The heading two letters roughly LMOOOOOOOO Tool
Garage
The working times listed in the classify tools or equipment as HTOOOOOOOO Hand Tool
column under FLAT RATE TIME in
FLAT RATE SCHEDULE are com

puted based on the use of Special STOOOOOOOO Special Tool

Tools KVOOOOOOOO Special Tool

TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLT

Bolt or nut diam
Grade Bolt or nut size Pitch mm
Tightening torque
eter N ft Ib
mm m kg m

M6 60 10 2 9 3 9 3 04 2 2
0 2 9

25
1 7 8 10 8 0 8 Ll 5 8 8 0
M8 80
10 7 8 10 8 0 8 Ll 5 8 8 0

15 16 22 16 2 2 12 16
4T MIO 10 0
25
1 16 22 16 2 2 12 16

175 26 36 27 3 7 20 27
MI2 12 0
25
1 30 40 3 1 41 22 30

MI4 14 0 5
1 46 62 4 7 63 34 46

M6 6 0 10 5 9 6 9 06 0 7 43 1
5

1 25 I 14 18 1 4 1 8 10 13
M8 8 0
10 I 14 14
18 1 8 10 13

7T MIO 10 0
5
1 I 25 35 2 6 3 6 19 26

25
1 I 26 36 2 7 3 7 20 27

175 I 45 61 46 6 2 33 45
MI2 12 0
125
I 50 68 1
5 6 9 37 50

MI4 14 0 5
1
L 76 103 7 7 10 5 56 76
M6 6 0 10 10 8 O
I 7 8 1 5 8 80

M8 80
25
1
I 19 25 19 25 14 18

10 I 20 27 2 0 2 8 14 20

9T MIO 10 0
15 I 36 50 37 1
5 27 37

125 I 39 51 4 0 2 29
5 38

MI2 12 0
75
1 I 65 88 6 6 9 0 48 65

25
1 I 72 97 3
7 9 9 53 72

MI4 14 0 15
I 109 147 1
11 15 0 80 108

1 Special pam are excluded

2 This standard is applicable to bolu having the

following marks embossed on the bolt head
Nominal diameter
Grade Mark
M6
4T 4

7T
9T
7
9
TT Nominal diameter of bolt threads Unit

Metric screw threads

mm

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 DATSUN 200SX Model S J J 0 Series

II
MAINTENANCE

CONTENTS

2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MA 23
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MA

MA 4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MA 24
LUBRICATION CHART
PROPELLER SHAFT AND
RECOMMENDED FUEL AND
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER MA 24
LUBRICANTS MA 5
FRONT AXLE AND
FUEL MA 5
FRONT SUSPENSION MA 24
LUBRICANTS MA 5
REAR AXLE AND
SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER MA 5
REAR SUSPENSION MA 27
APPROXIMATE REFILL
BRAKE SYSTEM MA 28
CAPACITIES MA 5
WHEEL AND TIRE fVlA 29
ENGINE MAINTENANCE MA 6
STEERING SYSTEM MA 33
BASIC MECHANICAL SYSTEM MA 6
BODY MA 35
IGNITION AND FUEL SYSTEM MA 9
MA 36
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MA 14 HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
MINOR TROUBLE DIAGNOSES SERVICE DATA AND
MA 39
AND CORRECTIONS MA 15 SPECIFICATIONS
MA 39
CHASSIS AND BODY ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE MA 23 CHASSIS AND BODY
MA 39
ENGINE CONTROl FUEL MAINTENANCE
40
MA
AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS MA 23 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL
CLUTCH MA 23
 Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following tabels list the periodic maintenance servicing required to good emission control
ensure performance good engine performance
and good mechanical condition in DATSUN
The fint 1 600 km 000 miles service is one of the most important services
11 uired to the maximum
nsurw mission control perfonnlnce
and optimuin engine con
Iition

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Periodic maintenance should be performed Kilometers x 1 000 16 t2 24 36 48 60 72

at number of kilometers miles or months Ref rence
Miles x 1 0001 1 7 51 t51 22 5 301 37 5 451
whichever comes first page

Months 6 t2 t8 24 3D 36

EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE CALIFORNIA

Intake exhaust valve clearance @ @ @ @ MA 6

Drive belts A j MA 6

uine
En oil oil filter So NOTE 111 R R R R RO RO MA 7

Engine coolant RO MA 8

Idle rpm
@ MA 12

Fuel filter So NOTE 131 MA 13

Fuel lines hoses piping connections etc I MA 13

Air cleaner filter Soo NOTE 121 @ MA 14

Spark plugs @ MA 9

Ignition wiring MA 9

Air induction v8lv filter So NOTE 121 R MA t4

Vapor lines MA t4

Abbreviations A Adjust A Replace

I I nspect correct replace if necessary
NOTE III If nhicla is under conditions short distance driving extensive idling or driving in dusty conditions change
sever

engine oil every 5 000 km 3

0 00 miles or 3 months whichever comes first
121 More frequent maintenance is required und dusty driving conditions
131 If the vehicle is operated under extreme adverse weather conditions or in ar s where ambient temperaturas are either extremely
low or extremely high the filter might become clogged In such an event replace the filtimmmiatefy
41 D @ an @ are the maintenance intervals required by California Regulations @ limits the warranty COYIIto these re

placement InterYals and R the uired mainUNInce intervals

Other maintenance items and intervals are recommended by NISSAN MOTOR CO L TO

EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE CALlFORNIA

NON

Intake exhaust valve clearance A A A MA 6

Drjve bel

Engine oil
s

oil filter So NOTE 151

1 R R R
I

R R R
MA 6

MA 7

Engine coolant R MA 8

Idle rpm mixture ratio Idle rpm A A A A MA l0

Mixture ratio MA l0

Fuel filter Soo NOTE 7 MA 13

Fuel lines hoses piping connections etcJ MA 13

Air cleaner filter So NOTE 161 R MA t4

Ignition timing A A A MA l0

Spark plugS R MA 9

Ignition wiring I MA 9
Air induction valve filter except Canada Soo NOTE 61 R MA 14

Vapor lines MA 14

Abbreviations A Adjust RReplace

I Inspect correct replace if necessary
51 If vehicle isoperated under senre conditions short distance driving extensive idling or driving in dusty conditions chenge
engine oil every 5 000 km 3 000 miles or 3 months whichner comes fitst
161 Mor frequent maintenance is required undar dusty
driving conditions
171 If the vehicle is opemed under extreme adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient
temperatures are either extremely
low or extremely high the filter might become l In such IIn event replace the filter immeduty
dow
81 Maintenance items with are recommended by NISSAN MOTOR CO L TO
Other maintenance items Ifll required

MA 2
 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

performed 36 48 60 72
Periodic maintenance should be Kilometers x 1 000 16 t2 24
Reference
at number of kilometers miles or months
451
Miles x 1 000 III 17 5 It51 122 51 130 137 51 page
whichever comes first
Months 6 t2 t8 24 30 36

UNDERHDOD MAINTENANCE

MA 23 24
automatic transmission fluid cillevel leaks
Brake clutch steering gear or
28 33

R R R MA 28
Brake fluid

connections check valve MA 28

Brake booster vacuum hoses

J7
MA
Air conditioning system hoses connections refrigerant leaks
I MA 33
Power steering fluid lines I

UNDER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Brake clutch fuel exhaust systems for proper attachment leaks cracks MA 23 28
etc
chafing abrasion deterioration
See NOTE MA 23 24
Manual transmission differential gear oil 19

MA 24 27
Steering gear box linkage suspension parts propeller 588 NOTE 10
34
shaft for damaged loose missing parts

Underbody flush and clean every 12 months

OUTSIDE AND INSIDE MAINTENANCE

MA 26 30
Rotate wheel nspect wheel balance wheel alignment
position 32 yJ
Disc brake pads
other brake components for See NOTE 111 MA 28

wear deterioration leaks

MA 25
Front wheel bearing

Locks hood latch See NOTE 11 L L L MA 35

hinges

anchors MA 35
Seat betts buckles retractors adjuster

clutch forstroke free play operation MA 23 28

Foot brake parking brake

Abbreviations R Replace L Lubricate

I Inspect correct replace if necessary

whichever comes first

NOTE 91 When towing a trailer change oil in differential gear every 48 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months
96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years
10 Steering linkage front suspension ball joint inspection should be performed every
whichever comes first
3 months
operated in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials inspect every 5 000 km 3 000 milesl
or
111 If vehicle is

whichever comes first

The above charts show the normal maintenance schedule

Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions varying road surfaces
individual driving habits and vehicle usage additional or ore frequent
maintenance may be required

MA 3
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km
such
advers ambient extrme driVng 000
1111t

TTRANSMIO RANSMIO
In

ELCTROY
6

condit s idling every comes

or
or

extrme wher clogltd low AND

extrmely become fiImltedeiatlrv WINDOW FLUID FILTER STERING sevare enginewhic ev r
oil

under
l erel

BATERY WINDSHEL REAR WASHER @OILFTER @ENGIOL extnsive

OIL

operatd
in

or
either might the @
FUEL
POWER GEAR MANUL AUTOMIC under
operatd drivng c h a n g e months
cvehicle ondit lIre filter
3

replICe
i

or

dvehicle luance condit s mi000les

the

wheat r temprau
i

the high ev nt
If IV an
If short dusty 3

@@

diferntal
in
24
or

Month @ @ 011 miles

000 000 000 lt
fll

mila
0 130
115 change 30
km
000 cornel
411 24
trailer km000
towing every whicevr
lI

EV RY EV RY 48

1 @
When gear
onth

6 km lt
fil
or

salt 000
UP 6

cornel
LUBRICATE GREAS n
@ OIL@
road
ing
u
every
inspect whicevr
COLANT BEARINGn
OIL ereai
QIQ FLUIO FLUIO 81

moperat d ateril month

in

GEAR GEAR
HINGES LATCH
WHE L CLUTCH BRAKE
3

or

CHANGE CHECK STERING cvehicle or sive 000mile

ANTIFREZ DIFERNTAL
is

ENGI E LOCKS HO D
liSl
fl
FRONT @ If other 3

3 0j
 Recommended Fuel and Lubricsnts
MAINTENANCE Approximate Refill Capacities

RECOMMENDED FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

FUEL
Use an unleaded gasoline only of at least 91 research octane number Anti knock index 87

leaded fuel be used ince this will damage the catalytic converter
Under no circumstances should a

LUBRICANTS SAE VISCOSITY

NUMBER
Lubricant Specifications Remarks

ENCEOIL I I I I

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APISE ICM 211 JGIIf4l 0
Gasoline engine oil t r

I l 1 lo
Further details refer
Transmission

Gear oil
and steering
API GL4 to recommended SAE

viscosity chart II or

Differential API GL 5 rJ
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dri

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Automatic T M and power l
DEXRON
Type I r I I I 1

steering fluid
I 1 I I

I
Multi purpose grease NLGI No 2 lithium soap base I I I

r 1
I I

US FMVSS No 116
40

Brake and clutch fluid DOT 3 I

I I
1 1 TI
II c
nII OlIl l 4Oll C11ll l l 101
11 F

Anti freeze Ethylene glycol base T Jl

Nut O Ch

APPROXIMATE REFILL CAPACITIES

liter us measure Imp measure

Fuel tank Hardtop 53 14gal II 5 8 gal

Hatchback 60 15 7 8 gal 13 1 4 gal

Coolant With heater 9 5 IOqt 8 3 8 qt

Without heater 8 8 9 1 4qt 7 3 4 ql

Engine With oil filter 4 1 4 3 8 qt 3 5 8qt

Without oil filter 3 9 4 1 8 qt 3 3 8 ql

Transmission M T 2 0 4 1 4 3 1 2 pt
pt

A T 5 5 7 8 qt 4 7 8 qt

Differential carrier 1 2 3 8 pi 2 pt

Power 12 11 4ql I 1 8 ql
steering system

28
0 5 8 pt 1 2 pt
Steering gear

Windshield washer tank 2 0 21 8 ql 13 4qt

Rear window washer tank 10 1 1 8 qt 7 8 qt

Air conditioning system Compressor oil 27

0 1 fOZ 9 0 oz
9 5 fOZ 9 0
9 oz

Refrigerant 09 1 kg 20 4lb
2 2 0 2 41b

MA 5
 Engine Maintenance MAINTENANC E

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

BASIC MECHANiCAL Valve clearance Hod

SYSTEM Intake CD @ 0 30 mm

0 012 in
ADJUSTING INTAKE AND
Exhaust 0 30
@ j mm

EXHAUST VALVE 10 012 i n

0
aEARANCE
No 1 lobe
Using feeler earn
I gauge measure clear
Adjustment should be made while
between valve stem end
ance and
engine is hot rocker arm screw

I Start engine and Feeler gauge should

warm up engine move with a
until water temperature indicator very slight drag SMA001
points to the middle of gauge then
stop engine

Valve clearance adjustment cannot

be made while is in operation
engine Adjust ID ID @ and @ valves
2 Remove valve rocker cover using same procedure as for Step 3
3 Set that of No I
so
high point
cam lobe points down

@ @
8M AQSO Front

D
kG tDf
No 1 earn lobe
2 If the clearance is not within spec ID
OO
ified value loosen rocker arm nut and
turn rocker ann screw to SMA052
provide pro
per clearance

SMA005 3 Hold rocker arm screw and

tighten rocker arm nut

Valve clearance Hod

Intake 0 30 mm
@@
0 012 in
Exhaust ID ID 0 30 mm

When turning crankshaft with 0 012 in

starter remove high tension cable 5 Install valve rocker cover
from ignition coil then turn it

Adjust clearance of half of the

CHECKING AND
valves Adjust only CD @ @ and
ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS
valves
j
I Visually inspect for cracks or
SMA051
damage
Th belts should not touch the

bottom of the pulley groove

CD 4 dl Rocker arm nut

16 22 N m
2 Check bell tension by pushing
Front
1 6 The belts should deflect by the spe
2 2 kg m

o 1lJf Dt
DFJ 4
12 16 ft b

Recheck clearance
cified amount

Drive belt deflection

000 4
8 12 mm

Turn crankshaft and set so that 0 31 0 47 in

SMA049
high point of No I cam lobe points Applied prening forc
above 98 N 10 kg 22lb

MAS
 MAINTENANCE Engine Maintenance

t
J
ilJ
LoCk nut

Idler puUey

Adjust
Loosen

A
Loosen to adjust

I t
Jr
f
Compressor pulley

Alternator

Crank

pulley Idler

pulley
Checking point of drive

belt deflection Adjusting bolt

Adjust
8MA053

3 Adjust belt tension as follows CHANGING ENGINE OIL A milky oil indicates the presence
AND OIL FILTER of cooling water Isolate the cause
1 Start and take corrective measure
engine and warm up engine
until water An oil with extremely low viscosity
temperature indicator
indicates dilution with
points to the middle of gauge then gasoline
stop engine
Fan and alternator belt
2 Remove oil pan drain plug and oil
I Loosen the upper and lower alter fiUer cap and allow oil to drain
3 Clean and install oil pan drain
nator securing bolts until the alterna
plug with washer
tor can be moved slightly WARNING
2 Move the alternator with a prying Be careful not to burn yourself as

the engine oil may be hot

IiJ Oil pan drain plug
bar until the belt tension is within the
20 29 N m

specified range Then tighten the bolts

2 0 3 0 kg m
securely 14 22 ft lb

4 Using Tool remove oil fIlter

1
Air conditioner compressor
and power steering I 1 1 01
011 pump belts

Loosen the idler pulley lock nut

2 Adjust the adjusting bolt until the

belt tension is within the specified
amount

3 Tighten the idler lock nut

puUey
E0036 SLC028
securely

MA 7
 Engine Maintenance MAINTENANCE

5 Wipe oil fIlter mounting surface When checking on level park the
with clean rag
a ear on a level surface

6 Smear a little engine oil

gasket of new fIlter
on rubber

W
F
v O

SMA163
3 Drain coolant completely Then
SMA010 flush cooling system
4 Close drain cock and plug
5 Fill radiator with coolant up to
fIller opening observing instructions
7 Install new oil fIlter Hand attached to anti freeze container for

tighten ONLY DO NOT use a wrench mixing ratio of anti freeze to water
to tighten the filter
Cooling water capacity
8 Refill
engine with new recom
9 5 lite 10 US qt
mended engine oil referring to RE
3 8 Imp
8 qtl
COMMENDED LUBRICANTS
CHANGING ENGINE
Check oil level with dipstick 6
COOLANT Run engine for a few minutes If
Oil Capacity necessary add coolant
With oil filter 7 Fill reservoir tank with coolant up
WARNING
41 lite4 3 8 US qt To BVoid the danger of to MAX level
being
5 8Imp qt
3 scalded never attempt to change
Without oil filter the coolant when the is hot
engine I
3 9 lite4 8 US qt
1
3 8 Imp qt When changing engine coolant on

heater equipped model set heater

TEMP control lever at HOT
fully
position

I Open drain cock at bottom of

radiator and remove radiator cap

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8 Install radiator cap

Check drain valve and plug for any

sign ofleakage

9 Start engine Check area around

drain plug and oil fIlter for any sign of LOOSEN
oil leakage CS015

Ifany leakage is evident these parts

have not been properly installed CHECKING DiGINE
10 Run engine until it reaches oper COMPRESSION PRESSURE
ating temperature Then turn it off I Warm up engine until water tem
and wait several minutes Check oil 2 Remove cylinder block drain plug perature indicator points to the middle
level If necessary add engine oil located at left rear of cylinder block of gauge

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2 Remove au spark plugs on one IGNITION AND SPARK PLUG

side for California models FUEL SYSTEM Resistor

3 Disconnect all harness connectors
Standard built iJl
at injector REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
4 type
Properly attach a compression I Disconnect spark plug wire at
tester to spark plug hole in cylinder boot Do not pull o the wires Standard
being tested BP6ES BPR6ES
type
OK N G
Hot type BPSES BPRSES

Cold type BP7 ES BPR7ES

Install and
4 new spark plugs re

connect high tension cables

All cable are marked to identify

their original locations
SMAO 1 7
8MA042

iYJ Spark plug

15 20 N m

1 5 2 0 kg m
11 14 ft Ibl

S Depress accelerator pedal to open with spark

2 Remove spark plugs
throttle valve fully
plug wrench
6 Crank engine and read gauge indi
cation

Run engine at about 350 rpm CHECKING IGNITION

Engine compression measurement WIRING
should be made as quickly as possi
I Visually check wiring for cracks
ble
damaged and burned terminals
Compression pressure 2 Using an ohmmeter measure the
kPa kg em ps at rpm
resistance between cable tenninal on

Standard
the spark plug side and corresponding
1 177 12 0 171 350
electrode inside cap
Minimum

883 9 0 1281 350

7 Cylinder compression in cylinders

should not be less than 80 of the

highest reading
If cylinder compression in one or

is low pour a small 3 Using feeler check new

more cylinders gauge

quantity of engine oil into cylinders spark plug gap

through the spark plug holes and retest If it is not within specified range Resistance
side ele trode
compression set gap by bending Less than 30 000 ohms

If adding oil helps the compres SMA 166

sion pressure chances are that Side electrode

piston rings are worn or damaged 08 0 9 mm

Gap

if
If pressure stays low valve may be 0 035 1
10 03t
Shake the wire while measuring re

sticking or seating improperly for intermittent

sistanee to check
If cylinder compression in any two brake
adjacent cylinders i low and if
3 If the resistance is more than the
adding oil doe not help the com
limit cable from cap and
pression there is leakage past the remove

gasketed surface check the cable resistance only

Oil and water in combustion cham If resistance is still more than the
bers can result from this problem SMA019 limit replace cable assembly

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ilrness cOiriecti ri
ADJUSTlNGIDLERPM Efl
WARNING
Vacuum hoses
ADJUSTING IGNITION a WIlen selector lever is shifted to
Air intako system Oil filler cap oil
TIMING AND position apply
level gauge etc
0 parking
CHECKING MIXTURE RATIO brake and block both front and
2 Connect engine tacho ter and
Non California models reanvheels with chocks
timing light in dieir proper pOsitions
Preparation
b When racing engine on auto
3 On air conditioner equipped
matic transmission equipped
mode s checks should be carried out
1 Mako sure thauhofollowing parts sure that shift
whilo tho oi conditioner is OFF modelsimake
lever is in Nor P position
are in good order 4 On automatic transmiuion equip
Battery and depress brake pedal to pre
peel modols checks should be carried
vent forward 8of car
SUI
Ignition system ift lever is in O position
out while s
c After tha adjustment has been
made shift thelever to the N

or P position and remove

wheel chocks

Maintenance procaclure

START

Start engine and wann up engine until water

temperature indicator points to the middle
of gauge
I E
Open engine hood
Run engine at about 2 000 rpm for abou
2 undet noload

1 Run engine at idle speed

For Canada For U S A

Di nnect hose from air induction pipe

I and amtall proper cap on air induction pipe

t

Race engine two or three times under no

load
Then run engine for one minute at idle

speed

Check idle speed

M nuai lransmiRion
t
7oo 100 tpm

Autom ic
w Transmission
700 100 rpm in D position
N G
OK j
Adjust idle SPeed by turning idle opeed

I adjusting screw

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b this maintenance operation at 1 600 km
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1 000 miles service or rechecking idle
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Check ignition ti ing with ning

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Adjust ignition timin g by turn g ditri
1
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ut

I after loosening bolts which secure distributor

SMA059

I Race erigine two or

three times under 00

load then run engine at idle speed

I

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Check CO with CO meter
Note

e
When

Use

When
CO
warmed up
measuring
into tail pipe more
CO
than
iniert probe
4 m 16 in
0
meter alter engine is fully

adjusting idle CO at high

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OK
1 t
3 1

I Turn off engine and connect air induction

If
Adjust CO
air flow meter
SMA061

by turning air by pass screw

rhose to air induction pipe on

altitude adjust to obtain following

When adjusting CO remove blind plug
valua i from air by pass screw
Start engine After adjustment install the plug on air
Unit m ft
flow meter
Altitude fdte 00
Race engine two or three times under no

r
600 t 200
2 7
2 000 4 000 load then run engine at idle speed

1 200 1 800
3 8
4 000 6 000

Above 1 800
I Check idle speed

5 0 M nu 1 Transmission
6 000
t
700 100 rpm
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Automatic Tr nsmission

7 1 100 rpm in 0 position

SMA263
OK

I N G Adjust idle speed by turning idle speed ad

L
I justing screw l

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